How do i repair a dented plastic bumper?
Why Do Your Own Repair?Bumpers protect your car from body damage. The visible bumper is just a covering. Unless the damage is severe and involves scrapes and cracks, removing a dent from your plastic bumper cover is a do-it-yourself project. Popular Mechanics states, “… it’s worth the effort for repairs that would cost less than your deductible.”Heat the BumperIn “How to Repair Car Bumpers,” Car and Truck Tips recommends using a heat gun to apply heat to the damaged area. If the dent does not pop out, remove the bumper cover and apply heat again. Warmed plastic yields to pressure. Carefully smooth out the dent from the inside.TipsOVERHEATING DAMAGES THE FINISH on your bumper cover. Only warm the cover when using the heat method for your repair. Do not overheat it to avoid any additional repair costs that exceed the expense of replacing the bumper.
